Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) Feeling Attacked? Call the Saints!
Nov 20, 2024
Discover how saints serve as powerful allies in our spiritual battles. Learn why honoring them enriches our relationship with God rather than detracting from it. Hear a gripping personal story about a saint's life-saving intervention. Dive into the deep bonds families share with saints during significant events like baptism. Explore the life of Gemma, a mystic saint who personifies the 'victim soul' and what that means for our struggles today. These discussions illuminate the comfort and guidance the communion of saints offers.
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St. Gemma's Intervention
- Dave VanVickle shares a story of St. Gemma Galgani intervening during an intense intake session.
- A troubled young man, held back by his uncles, threatened VanVickle but stopped, acknowledging the saint's presence.
Gormley and St. Joseph
- Mike Gormley's father, lacking a positive male role model, chose St. Joseph as his sons' middle name.
- He saw St. Joseph as the ideal husband and father.
Incorporating Saints into Your Life
- Get to know saints in your life better, like namesakes or confirmation saints.
- Pray novenas, read about them, and ask for their intercession.